Point Pleasant (WV) Register - New ministry opening arms to community

Point Pleasant (WV) Register - New ministry opening arms to community: "New ministry opening arms to community
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Delyssa Huffman/photo - Board members for the Crosslight of Hope are pictured in front of their location along W.Va. 2 in Ashton. From left to right Jeanie Nibert; Traci Livingston, employee; Ann Legge; Rosemary Vickers; Claire Moran; Justin Moran; and Marjorie Moran. Not pictured is Board member Brandi Templeton.slideshow ASHTON — One local church community is coming together for a cause — to help those struggling through rough times of unemployment and poverty.

The result of two years of planning, Crosslight of Hope became official in April after receiving their 501-C3 paperwork from the state office. This faith-based outreach program is now extending their arms and service to the communities in southern Mason County.

“We really felt the need to bring the ministry to the lower end of Mason County,” said board member Jeanie Nibert. “Hunger does exist in our area and we have felt a burden for some time for the increasing need to reach out in our community.”

One way volunteers are assisting is providing backpacks for children in need filled with fruit and other food items to be sent home on the weekend. The ministry also is planning a food pantry that will be open three days a week. The first pantry will start on April 23."